Bleav in Twins

The Twins are 72-82 in the middle of a rebuild after last summer's big trade deadline fire sale, with new manager Derek Shelton, an injured Byron Buxton out for the year, and Brooks Lee and Joe Ryan carrying the current roster. History includes two World Series titles (1987, 1991) and a Hall of Fame lineage, while the future hinges on prospects like Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Twins survived a chaotic trade deadline week and I'm here to break it all down, solo, fast-talking, and fully caffeinated. We're 59-61 and hanging around the Wild Card race, so what did the front office actually do about it?

The Jeff Hoffman redemption arc (yes, the Twins released him in 2023 and just traded to get him back), what Dean Kremer and A.J. Minter bring to the bullpen, Kaelen Culpepper's home run in his MLB debut, and a full injury report on Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and more. Plus, why the Field of Dreams game in Iowa might be the perfect stage for a big comeback.
Standings, trades, injuries, and one prospect's genuinely rough week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Twins sit at 48-49 out of the break, three games back and still very much in the Wild Card mix. Byron Buxton's MVP-caliber first half, bullpen surprise Yoendrys Gómez, and the No. 3 draft pick catcher Vahn Lackey. At All-Star Week, Buxton was voted in as starter but missed the game with a hip injury but still soaked up the moment with his family at the Derby. Joe Ryan made his second straight All-Star team. Next up: the August 3rd trade deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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In this episode, Jacob breaks down a tightly contested series between the Twins and Orioles that had a little bit of everything, strong pitching, momentum swings, and a couple of moments that could’ve flipped the outcome in either direction. He talks through how the Twins looked in key situations, what stood out from their approach at the plate, and how the bullpen factored into the rhythm of the games.

He also dives into a few individual performances that caught his attention, highlighting who stepped up, who’s starting to find a groove early in the season, and where there may still be some question marks to watch. Beyond the box score, Jacob looks at what this series revealed about the team’s identity and how they’re matching up against quality opponents.

To wrap it up, he connects the takeaways from this series to the bigger picture of the Twins’ early season trajectory and what fans should keep an eye on as the schedule moves forward.

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We're back! The 2025 season is underway and Zac and Anders are back in action! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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We're back! Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor break down two important signings by the Minnesota Twins and also discuss the biggest sports news of the 21st century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor talk the Ishbia family getting involved in Twins ownership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor discuss Juan Soto, Max Fried, and Garrett Crochet as free agency starts to heat up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor discuss the Twins signing Alex Speas and have an ethical debate over the Dodgers' practices with deferred money Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor talk former Twins prospect Luis Gil getting the nod for rookie of the year, dive into the upside of the Minnesota Vikings, and lose their absolute minds over the Dallas Cowboys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor dissect the shakeups in the Twins' front office and go over ideal candidates in free agency Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor go over Twins roster moves, recap a positive week of Minnesota Sports, and remind everyone to vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor talk the sudden retirement of Alex Kiriloff, the trading of Griffin Canning, the White Sox finding their new leader while still keeping Grady Sizemore, recap the World Series, and get the ball rolling on the official start of the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Anders Pryor and Zac Tipton discuss the state of the World Series, deliver breaking news after breaking news, and absolutely nail the Wordle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor discuss the Twins' Diamond Awards, preview the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers, and rummage through the refs for the WNBA Finals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor talk the Pohlad family's new efforts to sell the Minnesota Twins. They debate the age-old question: Alex Rodriquez or Mark Cuban? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor discuss the firing of Twins hitting coach David Popkins, review the chaos of the MLB Postseason, get a live reaction from some Kerry Carpenter magic, and rave over the pros and cons of Halloween. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor give their playoff prediction for this upcoming October. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor talk the end of the Twins' baseball season, debate the decisions to retain Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey, and look forward to the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Host Zac Tipton and Anders Pryor dive into the home stretch of the AL Wildcard race, including two absolute must-win matchups against the bottom of the Marlin's starting rotation and the importance of the Twins' tiebreakers over the Royals and Tigers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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